We have all come to know and love Scandinavian home style, with crisp gallery white walls and uncomplicated forward-thinking furniture. This home features both of those things, but throws us a curve ball by introducing subtle intricacies of Greek home design. The outcome of this combination is an interesting space with a most refreshing character… . . .
Category: House Tours
The posts in this section give a complete round up of great homes and try to include imagery from every possible room in the home.
A Super Small Apartment Design With Floor Plan
This dinky apartment layout holds a whole host of cool features, designed by Lera Curve, who might have us consider: “Small space is not a reason not to dream of something more, something light, airy and beautiful. Maximize open space, light walls, light furniture, natural materials and color accents create a feeling of spaciousness and . . .
Modern Villa With Pool
This very glamorous 500 square meter property is the work of renowned architect Frédéric-Paul Goux. Located in the picturesque Valbonne countryside, in France, the 5 bedroom villa boasts a 100 square meter living and dining room space, a laundry, playroom, wine cellar, spa and fitness center plus hammam, en suite bathrooms and a dressing room . . .
Industrial Style Apartment with Meeting Room
This Kredytowa Street apartment, renovated by Polish designers Maciej Kurkowski and Maciej SutuÅ‚a, was once part of an old tenement house that was built in 1912. Throughout the years the seven story building lost its crowning and attractive facade thanks to a 1950’s wave of modernization, and the structure became a much plainer four story . . .
Ellen DeGeneres’s House
Hollywood Talk Show Host and Comedian Ellen DeGeneres is the proud owner of the amazing ‘Brody House’, the place that is considered by most to be the ultimate of LA mid-century modern trophy-homes-and wow it is some trophy! Fan of celebrity homes? Do check out our collection. Image Courtesy: The Pinnacle List
Cote d’Azur Villa With Spectacular Sea Views
This classy piece of contemporary Cannes real estate has been cut into a hillside of the residential area of SuperCannes, where it can take full advantage of the super views overlooking the bay and the Lerins Islands. Villa Chamade is a sight to behold in itself, with sun decks outside of every layer of glass . . .
Environmentally Responsible Home, San Antonio
The innovative Green Lantern home is the solution to an environmentally responsible challenge that was set to John Grable Architects by their client, who dreamed of a build that was sensitive to sustainability and serious about moral obligation. A balance of forward-thinking technologies teamed with traditional techniques evolved as testimony to both the architect and . . .
Modern Work of Mexican Architecture
Created by Carrillo Arquitectos, this striking volume of contemporary architecture is a private home situated in a residential area in Yucatan, Mexico. The house has been designed to promote freedom from indoor and outdoor stereotypical ideas, and instead incorporates elements of each ideal into each domain. The boundaries between inside and out become beautifully blurred . . .
Sophisticated Home With Asian Tone
This deliciously lavish home design finds its way to us from the Chinese side of the web, designed by Yan Yanming. Full of exquisite decor ideas and sophisticated finishing touches this interior is sure to impress. Recommended Reading: Asian Inspired Home Interiors With A Sense Of Peace
Contemporary Home in the Hills
A large New Zealand based home, sits on over 80 acres of farmland in Riverhead, and gazes out over the surrounding native bush. The property is approached by a shaded walkway, running between attractive gardens and twin rock pools, into a modern work of architecture. Inside the light and bright dwelling, sliding glazed doors provide . . .
Futuristic Villa In Vienna
This futuristic building, designed by Project A01 Architects, sits on the hillside looking like a docked spacecraft. The sculptural home has been created as a residence for a single family, situated in a village not far from Vienna. This striking images, by German photographer Brigida Gonzales, take us on a tour around the dwelling. Recommended . . .
Contemporary Architecture and Interiors on Sunset Strip
Sitting right on Sunset Strip, behind a set of grand gates, this large scale drive-on estate is just moments from the nightlife, top class restaurants and fabulous shopping of the famous boulevard. The secluded Hagy Belzberg designed home hides behind a pepper tree hedge, offering a private sanctuary with resort features. Here is a video . . .
Crisp Home Design
Focusing on one chic apartment design, from NG Studio Interior Design, let’s look at how this beautiful home explores a sophisticated yet crisp palette, with sharp yet elegant fixtures and fittings that would suit a male or female inhabitant equally.
Industrial Style Home Design
Exposed concrete walls, steel girder ceilings and barely-there glass floors set the scene in this industrial style home by Ukrainian architect Igor Sirotov. The utilitarian backdrop is home to some plusher looking pieces, such as a scattering of designer chairs and a soft sofa pit, which cause an interesting contrast.
Stone Walled Home with Wow Factor
This home is characterized by it’s exterior stone walls, creating an exterior decorative vein that is slightly unusual for this type of sharp edged contemporary architectural silhouette. Designed by the Ando Studio team, the structure forms a sprawling L-shaped layout with walls that retract to allow the homeowner to wander freely from the modern interior . . .
Sunny Open Plan Limantos Residence
Designed by Brazilian architect Fernanda Marques, the Limantos Residence is a spacious residence with glazed walls that fold away to adjoin the space with a huge sun deck and private swimming pool. Situated in São Paulo, Brazil, the glorious weather plays a large part in this warm open plan design, even inspiring a sunshine yellow . . .
Black and White Graphic Decor
This is an extremely sharp and graphic approach to home decor, visualized by Geometrix Design, with stark contrasting black and white areas, furniture and accessories.
Home Design in Harmony with Nature
We’ve featured quite a few homes with a cantilevered pool, but as this one peeks out at you through the path of vegetation, you can’t help but feel invited in. This villa in Singapore, by architects Terre Pte Ltd, is one of three properties on this plot that belongs to the homeowner, the other two . . .
Posh Portuguese Residence With Beautiful Lake Views
This attention grabbing property situated in Parque Atlantico, on the southern edge of Quinta do Lago, Algarve, Portugal, makes a striking contemporary statement. Bordering the San Lorenzo golf course, boasting lake views, and with Ria Formosa nature reserve and sand and sea close by, this is a modern living dream spot. Via Savills
Swedish Attic Apartment
Situated within a highly coveted neighborhood in Södermalm, Stockholm, Sweden, lies an attic apartment that features approximately 64 square meters of chic modern interior design. The premium located host house, Mälaren Borgen, forms an unmistakable part of Maria mountain’s silhouette, which in itself is a historically important property that was built in 1889 according to . . .
Blue and Yellow Home Decor
This fresh home visualization, designed by Alina Puzhak, is seasoned with delicious bites of color from the blue and yellow spectrums, all set against a soft white backdrop. Subtle introductions of pattern have been made throughout the rooms for extra interest, which adds a touch of class amongst modest furniture pieces, many of which are . . .